Taita Taveta county to put more locals on NHIF plan
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Mr Makoko said the standoff between ward reps and the governor over the 2019/2020 budget estimates had impacted negatively on the provision of quality health care in the devolved unit. “The health department will use the NHIF money to buy drugs to minimise referral of patients to Mombasa and other neighbouriung counties for specialised treatment. We need support from relevant stakeholders as the programme is targeting vulnerable groups in the grassroots." The launch comes at a time when the standoff over budget estimates continues to impact negatively on funding for the education, health and road departments. "Other areas badly affected by the stalemate include water, youth, women, people living with disabilities and economic empowerment programmes," said Makoko. The official said that provision of equipment in health facilities had been crippled due to the budget dispute. The bone of contention is Sh833 million the MCAs allocated to the Ward Development Fund, which governor Granton Samboja has refused to approve. The Executive also issued a circular directing the management of four sub-county hospitals, including Voi Referral Hospital, to use any revenue they generate to fund operations. Makoko said the health facilities are facing challenges buying foodstuffs, and drugs and non-pharmaceutical items, as well as fuelling ambulances.We are undertaking a survey to help us improve our content for you. This will only take 1 minute of your time, please give us your feedback by clicking HERE. All responses will be confidential.
